Yoga Nidra

Pranayama & Meditation class introduces students to Yogic breathing & concentration exercises that lead to meditative states of higher consciousness.

Pranayama & Meditation

Pranayama & Meditation class introduces students to Yogic breathing & concentration exercises that lead to meditative states of higher consciousness. Preparatory asanas, chanting, healing sounds or music maybe used to instill focus and clear the mind. Regular practice purifies and energizes the body, eventually leading to experiences of profound relaxation, peace and vitality. Suitable for anyone seeking to calm their minds and revitalize their bodies.

What is Hatha Yoga?

Hatha Yoga is a general category that includes most yoga styles. It is an old system that includes the practice of asanas (yoga postures) and pranayama (yoga breathing exercises), which help bring peace to the mind and body, preparing the body for deeper spiritual practices such as meditation.

Most forms of yoga in the West can be classified as Hatha Yoga. Hatha simply refers to the practice of physical yoga postures, meaning your Ashtanga, vinyasa, Iyengar and Power Yoga classes are all Hatha Yoga. The word “hatha” can be translated two ways: as “willful” or “forceful,” or the yoga of activity, and as “sun” (ha) and “moon” (tha), the yoga of balance. Hatha practices are designed to align and calm your body, mind, and spirit in preparation for meditation.

The word Yoga, from the Sanskrit word yuj means to yoke or bind and is often interpreted as “union” or a method of discipline. A male who practices yoga is called a Yogi, a female practitioner, a Yogini.